You last had a dental filling in 2006; you have an ill-fitting denture and apply adhesive throughout the day; and your dental crown is loose or worn. These are all signs it’s time for replacements.
Why Dental Work Wears Over the Years
Dental restorations and prosthetics have a lifespan. Even if you take excellent care of your dental work, brush and floss regularly, and visit your Greeley dentist twice yearly.
Your teeth and dental work are tasked with chewing daily. After a while, the vigorous work of maintaining oral function takes a toll. Additionally, many of us have a few bad habits, such as chewing on pens at our desks or on ice in warm weather.
The materials breakdown, teeth shift, and jawbone density changes (especially if a tooth is missing).
Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Dental Work
- Should I update my ill-fitting denture?
- My crown is loose. Should I replace it?
- My dental filling is rough. Is it time for a replacement?
Why It’s Crucial to Replace Old or Damaged Dental Work
Maybe applying adhesives to your dentures throughout the day doesn’t bother you too much. The issue is that a loose denture can trap food or other debris underneath, leaving you vulnerable to gum disease. It’s important to remember that prosthetics, such as dentures, bridges, and dental implants, don’t protect you from gum disease, which can lead to systemic health complications.
An old or damaged partial denture or bridge can put undue stress on supporting teeth, making it difficult or impossible to continue wearing these prosthetics.
Likewise, a loose crown or other older restorations can cause the treated tooth to decay again or put you at risk for a painful tooth infection. Eventually, you could lose the teeth.
In some cases, you won’t notice compromised dental work ( or compromised areas on a prosthetic or restoration), which is why regular checkups are so valuable.
Restorative Dentistry in Greeley, CO
If you have older restorations and prosthetics, it’s important to schedule an evaluation with the dentist. To get started or if you have questions, call us at (970) 353-5664.
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